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Submitted by
kittens&cobras
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | Bushtukah | | Strengths: | Appears to be well made, nice anodizing, great clamp | | Weaknesses: | Easily bends, silly bag is enviro. nightmare...really what other shaft like object are you supposed to keep in it? | | Similar Products Used: | Many: FSA, Race Face, kore, bonty etc. | | Bike Setup: | Fisher rig 22 29 | | Bottom Line: | Post bent like a went noodle! Had a crash in which the saddle took the impact, post wasn't touched at all. Saddle ended up being ripped off (OEM Bontrager)and post bent back wards. I found it odd that the saddle sucked up all the impact and yet it bent the post. Contacted Thomson several times to find out why this happened and if there was a crash program. Finally got a 1 line email. Thomson had no interest in wanting to understand why this happened, could have been defective for all I know. If this is 40% stronger than competitors what's the point if Thomson could care less? For the price I'd consider something from MUD designs which appears comparable. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rabidchicken
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Myers, FL
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Markham Park | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Simple design, not flashy, and strong | | Weaknesses: | Kinda plain. | | Similar Products Used: | USE, Bontrager, and Cane Creek | | Bike Setup: | Haro Sonix Werx | | Bottom Line: | It has held up just fine for me. I never have had a seat post fail on me and I could care less about weight. so, eh... it's a seat post. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mrmut
a Cross Country Rider
from Dugo Selo, Croatia
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | XC | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Strengths: | Fantastic product. Stiff, durable, dependable. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Many, many other seatposts that got broken or bent. | | Bike Setup: | Woodoo Wanga / Fox / Etc | | Bottom Line: | Work of Engineering art. If you wan't a seatpost and you ride hard, you won't be mistaken with Thomson one. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jobrienau
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne Australia
Date Reviewed: December 1, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Wombat Trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | Online in U.S. | | Strengths: | It is so strong you can't break it and it provides a really stiff frame extension. | | Weaknesses: | There are no weaknesses with these seat posts. | | Similar Products Used: | Easton EA30/50 OEM posts | | Bike Setup: | Giant Trance0, Kona Kula Deluxe 2007, 94 Diamond Back hard tail | | Bottom Line: | This is the best seat post on the market. It is as light as carbons in the same lengths, and is as strong as you can imagine. I have used them on really short frames where I needed a lot of seat jpost height and they don't flex around or break. Buy a Thompson and be happy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RatchAttack
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 14, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | -Strong, light, sexy | | Weaknesses: | -Adjustment bolts are easy to strip | | Similar Products Used: | various Titec, Bontrager, Race Face products | | Bike Setup: | '08 Avalanche with a ton of goodies | | Bottom Line: | Best post ever! No flex, no bending, no BS. Install it and forget it. Only downfall is the tiny adjsutment bolts are easy to strip. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mcduff
a Weekend Warrior
from cleveland ohio
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | rays mtb park | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | martys cycle center | | Strengths: | light, easy to adjust | | Weaknesses: | I've had 2 and they have both bent after a season of use (I am 235ibs. 6'2")and have had this problem with virtually every seatpost out there-except the laid back version on my dirt jumper has been trouble and in constant use for four years. | | Similar Products Used: | kalloy, cane creek, salsa, dk. | | Bike Setup: | surly instigator/spec. p3/ jamis kamodo | | Bottom Line: | I like this post and it did last slightly longer than other posts I've tried, but I push the post past its torque spec at the height I have it post likely- on xc bikes where the post is high I bend it, on dirt jumpers where it is always much lower it has never had an issue | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CMu_dogtag
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver Colorado
Date Reviewed: August 15, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Buffalo Creek area | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | Various | | Strengths: | I think everyone has said it before me, but here's my 2 cents.
Strong, lightweight, quality and beautiful. Most importantly, set up is a breeze. Simple micro adjustments to accomodate the best fore/aft seat level. | | Weaknesses: | No real color choice and a little pricey. Neither flaw will stop me from using in the future. | | Similar Products Used: | Mostly Ritchey or Easton and a straggler Race Face as well. I have experienced slippage with every other seatpost at one time or another. I've not had any slippage with any of the 3 Thomsons I own now. | | Bike Setup: | Always XT, King hubs and headsets, Thomson stems and posts. | | Bottom Line: | It's good, buy it!
Thomson is strong and light enough for most all rides. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
epxhammerhead
a Cross Country Rider
from athens, ga, usa
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | ft yargo, winder, ga | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | 31.6 410 lngth.
the best. no weaknesses at all | | Bottom Line: | the best that you can get! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doc D
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Palos | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | used on ebay | | Strengths: | set it and forget it, never slips out of adjustment. Feels strong and secure. Looks great! | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Had a few seatposts before this Thomson, don't really see myself ever having to buy another one. All the others had slip and set-up issues that I was tired of dealing with during rides. | | Bike Setup: | C'dale Prophet and a F600 | | Bottom Line: | I haven't tried all the seatposts out there, but this is by far the best of the ones I have tried. I'm sure there are some that are lighter or stronger but this is a perfect compromise between the two. It's also very nice to look at, even though it's under my ass most of the time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a Cross Country Rider
from Bend, OR, USA
Date Reviewed: February 29, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Many | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | jensonusa | | Strengths: | Elite setback in black(410mm x 27.2) fabulous finish, exceptional strength, super quality and no flaws!! | | Weaknesses: | Only black and silver? | | Similar Products Used: | Syncros straight(crap-broke it), GT standard seatpost(more crap-broke that too), Rock Shox suspension seatpost (broke this too on a fire road xc riding). | | Bike Setup: | Current bike that is used everyday (Mtc Rumble 04) | | Bottom Line: | Great product that keeps up the quality industry and holds others to those standards. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe van der Heiden
a Cross Country Rider
from Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | single trails | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Strengths: | Durability, strength | | Weaknesses: | It's not very light weight for a 400mm seatpost: +/- 297 grams.
It's not that good looking?
Not for weight weenies. | | Similar Products Used: | Ritchey WCS | | Bike Setup: | Custom Scandium XTR Reba Team | | Bottom Line: | It's a very good seatpost. It takes my 200 pounds with ease. The only downside is the weight of the seatpost itself. There are many seatposts that are almost 50% lighter at a 30% increase in price.
The clamping mechanism is also good, but I prefered the one on the Ritchey WCS which allows you to adjust the tilt of the seat without loosening the bolts that hold the seat rails. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daemon
a
from South Africa
Date Reviewed: February 12, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Sexy, easy to use, super strong, never ever slips down, light | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Easton EA70 post | | Bike Setup: | Giant Trance 1 | | Bottom Line: | I will never ride anything else than a Thomson again, it's that good...go and buy one NOW! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampa, FL
Date Reviewed: February 4, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Masherz | | Strengths: | - Extreme Quality
- Attentiont to detail
- Ribbed to keep it from falling
- Lightweight
- Looks awesome | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Trek Remedy 5 | | Bottom Line: | QUALITY and attention to detail.
Don't settle for less, this seatpost is incredible. Will never ride any other brand after trying this one out. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 10, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | where ever | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Light, strong, QUIET, gorgeous easy to install and adjust | | Weaknesses: | NONE! | | Similar Products Used: | lots | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale prophet set up juuuust right | | Bottom Line: | The setback version is what I have. It worked exactly the way I wanted. The seat is now clamped in the middle of the rails, instead of with the standard post which was barely clinging on to it. It doesn't creak at all and is a snap to adjust and mount. The finish looks great and durable and is basically just bling for your bike! If you are after quality this is it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jose Pereira
a Cross Country Rider
from Portugal
Date Reviewed: January 7, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Strengths: | Strength, weight, looks, overall quality. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Easton Ea50; Ritchey WCS; Easton Ea70 | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar singlespeed, Mavic x517, Gusset Jury fork, Selle Italia SLR XC | | Bottom Line: | This is simple THE BEST SEATPOST. If you whant a new seatpost, dont think twice, buy this. Is a product for life. Some can say that its expensive, but I say that you pay the quality, and is not that expensive for the weight and strength. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Federal Way, WA USA
Date Reviewed: December 25, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Phil's South Side Cyclery | | Strengths: | Excellent design with front and rear bolts. It stays where it is supposed to even with 240 lb rider. | | Weaknesses: | None, based upon input from others, LBS Owner and my personal experience this is the best seat post in the world. Wow, Made in USA quality. | | Similar Products Used: | Truvativ EA30 Seatpost (OEM installation .. broke) | | Bike Setup: | Jamis Dakar XCR Pro (Frame)
- Thompson Seatpost
- Fox RP23 shock
- Manitou R7 Fork
- Truvativ FireX Crankset w/ FSA Bash Guard
(large northwest logs are prevalent on local trail
so bashguard is adds durability)
- Thompson Monkey Bar Lite Riser EA70 (nice)
- Thompson EA30 Stem (so, so)
- Mavic XM117 Rims
DT spokes on Rear (great!)
WTB spokes on Front (so so)
Deore Hubs (not lightest, but very durable)
- Juicy 5 hydraulic dis brakes, 6" rotors
- WTB Veliciraptors 2.1" (F & R specific)
| | Bottom Line: | The worlds best seatpost ... both strong and light. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City
Date Reviewed: October 27, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | Go-Ride | | Strengths: | Solid, stiff, light, and great looking. No slipping. | | Weaknesses: | Uh...why doesn't Thomson make handlebars? | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager stock crap | | Bike Setup: | '07 Fisher Cobia. Upgrades: Crank Brothers Candy Pedals, Thomson Seatpost, WTB Rocket V Team seat, and Hayes HFX Nine Brakes. | | Bottom Line: | With Thomson, you get what you pay for. Other readers may have had problems, but those are certainly the exception. Thomson stuff is top-notch and this post is no exception. Very light for a 330mm x 27.2mm post. Easily adjustable and solid as can be, period. End of story.
Can't wait to get my Thomson stem. The price is worth Thomson quality. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia, MO USA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$74.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | Very light (mine was 228g for the 367mm 31.6)
Strong
Not carbon
Degree scale is an awesome idea
Easy set-up (BTW, read the instructions) | | Weaknesses: | Expensive, but not unreasonable
Umm..... | | Similar Products Used: | LP Composites carbon | | Bottom Line: | This post is very light and extremely stiff and strong. It's reputation speaks for itself. Be sure to read the instructions; I think others who have crimped their posts did so due to over tightening or by using a cheap seat tube clamp that came in contact with the post.
My old LP Composites carbon post lasted 7 1/2 years, so I'm hoping to get even more out of this one! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Julius
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: October 16, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Noble Canyon, Descanso, CA | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Purchased At: | Cal Coast Bicycles | | Strengths: | Incredibly light, durable, cool looking design. | | Weaknesses: | Bolts for saddle rails look and feel cheap. | | Similar Products Used: | Race Face Evolve XC, Titec X-Wing | | Bike Setup: | 2007 BMC Fourstroke 03 | | Bottom Line: | Perhaps or it is THE best seatpost in the market under $100. I don't feel comfortable using carbon fiber so I went this direction and I'm not regretting it! Given it's durability and quality it's a good value. Buy this seatpost! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Clay
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, GA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | Universal Cycles | | Strengths: | seems tough enough. like the degree scale on the side. | | Weaknesses: | super cheap-o "K-mart bicycle grade" undercarriage bolts - really shocked to see such cheap / soft bolts on such an expensive seatpost. Glad Thomson doesn't take the same approach with their stems. | | Similar Products Used: | ritchey, easton | | Bike Setup: | Ventana | | Bottom Line: | There's not a whole lot to critique with the post. I am surprised to see how cheap the bolts are that Thomson used with this - somewhat unfitting of their usual quality. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
William
a Weekend Warrior
from Bozeman, Mt
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | up, then down | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Solid clamping, very adjustable, lightweight, set and forget product. | | Weaknesses: | Price. | | Similar Products Used: | Generic alloy post. | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Heckler, SRAM, Avid, E13, Fox, Marzocchi. | | Bottom Line: | Probably the best seatpost on the market. I wouldn't have bought it, but it came with my frame when I purchased it used, and it's definitely the nicest seatpost I've ever seen or used. Pure quality. If you're looking for an upgrade and you've got some money to spare, I'd look at Thompson. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Corey
a Cross Country Rider
from Kansas City, MO
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Blue Sky Cycling | | Strengths: | Strong clamping design. | | Weaknesses: | Pricey, but I shouldn't need a new one. | | Similar Products Used: | Stock Bontrager | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Gary Fisher Tassajara with BB7 disc brakes, mostly aggressive XC riding. | | Bottom Line: | I've been happy with this seatpost for the money spent. I needed a longer seatpost and picked this one because I wanted it to hold up. My old one broke at the single mounting bolt when I landed on the seat hard after a jump.
The Thomson has a strong dual-bolt design and has held up great. It also has a scale to easily read seat angle. Another feature I like is the slight grooves or texture on the seatpost. I don't have a problem with the seatpost sliding down anymore.
If I found it for $20 cheaper it would have got a 5 for value from me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charlie Laboy
a Cross Country Rider
from Ponce, PR
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | All of them in the island | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Ciclomundo | | Strengths: | The goodness and assurance of a Chris king headset, or to be more to the point, a Rolex submariner! Strong, light, looks great, worth every penny! It will be here to the end of time. | | Weaknesses: | What? | | Similar Products Used: | Kalloy uno, easton, bontrager. None is worthy of praise. | | Bike Setup: | 97 Manitou Hardtail full XTR 950,crossmax I ,Kore stem, Thomson post-20.6 lbs!!!
99 Trek Y superlite Full XTR, Crossmax UST, RS Duke Race,,thomson post. Light(23.5lbs) and plush. | | Bottom Line: | Have been using the Thomson Elite for ten years on the Manitou HT, 31.8 dia. and no creaks or slippage whatsoever. In the Trek, its been there for 5 years(27.2 dia.) and no problems either. I weigh 190 lbs and go hard on these rigs, and I do not baby them. Buy a Thomson post. Nothing even comes close.
P.S.
For the people here with the bad reviews, you have to actually fit a saddle to the seatpost! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from Alhambra CA
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | R.B. bikes in S. El Monte | | Bike Setup: | 20.75in Fit bike co. Series 2 frame euro bb fit S2 bars
demolition 180mm crank Mosh justice cassette wheelset
odessey senior kevlar seat 7mm hollow cr-mo rails | | Bottom Line: | its the strongest post ive ever used
ive killed about 4 posts before this one, never slips out of place
but it does cost $70
i got mine for 60 because i know the shop | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gideon
a
from Milton Keynes, UK
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay seller | | Bottom Line: | Just to add to the chorus of praise for this seatpost - this is the best seatpost I've used. My old seatpost would creak and the seat would keep moving back on the rails. I decided to go for the Thomson Elite after reading the reviews here and I was very pleased to find it in a 26.6mm diameter. It is rock solid but very light. I use the bike for commuting and cycling is so much more comfortable now. Highly recommended but expensive. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Nystrom
a Cross Country Rider
from Nashua, NH
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | BeyondBikes.com | | Strengths: | Solid clamping, light weight, excellent quality, it holds my seat up. What else can you say, it's a seatpost? | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Easton carbon, Synchros, generic aluminum | | Bike Setup: | '06 Jamis Dakar XC Pro | | Bottom Line: | I replaced an Easton EA70 that constantly slipped in the seat tube with a Thompson bent post. Problem solved. I needed the setback anyway. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a Weekend Warrior
from Lincolnshire UK
Date Reviewed: June 20, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | Chain Reaction | | Strengths: | Looks | | Weaknesses: | Poor Clamp design | | Similar Products Used: | Kore, Syncros etc... | | Bike Setup: | PACE RC303 - RC 41, pretty much all day bike | | Bottom Line: | Looks great, but dispite following the instructions and not overtightening, the liberal use of various greases and slip compounds the stupid thing creaks all the time!!!
This product was on my wish list not the nightmare one it became, the rest of the bike was put together at the same time an is faultless.
Also the machined surface makes it difficult to clamp in the seat tube, if the post is greased or dirt it slips.
Very very disappointed, I will go back to RaceFace or Syncros for a much better and robust product.
I gave it 2 for value because I felt sorry for it such a good looking post! quality sucks big time.
Sorry to keep banging on but I am so hack off with it. My bike is silent except for the stupid creak!!!!!!!
AARRARRRRRARRARRARAGGGGGHGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert
a Downhiller
from Bellingham,Washington
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Strong and light alowes for lots of fine sdjustment of the seat angle. | | Weaknesses: | Sure they "bent" the seatpost 1/2" back but the fancy clamp puts the center of the seat 1/2" forward of a standar seatpost. So the setback is not really there! | | Bottom Line: | The "setback" design is a TOTAL SCAM! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mad maxx
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: June 4, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | from a friend | | Strengths: | design, material, thompson deatpost will outlive any parts of your bike including the frame. awesome value for money. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | alien | | Bike Setup: | giant anthem.....what a fast bike!! | | Bottom Line: | the best seatpost in the market under $100.00 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, Ca, USA
Date Reviewed: May 28, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | It is a good seatpost | | Weaknesses: | DO NOT USE WITH A CARBON FRAME! because if the frame flexes like mine did while I was in a g drop the aluminum will not flex causing the frame to crack so carbon frames must have carbon seatpost. BEWARE OF THIS DESIGN FLAW ON MANY SPECIALIZED BIKES | | Bottom Line: | it is good when used properly | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Quezon City, Philippines
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Maarat | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Extreme Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Light weight. | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Giant carbon | | Bike Setup: | Bike1, Giant XTC with Shimano XT group. Bike2, Giant NRS-G. | | Bottom Line: | I like so much that I have 2 of it on both my bikes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Quezon City, Philippines
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Maarat | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Extreme Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Light weight. | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Giant carbon | | Bike Setup: | Bike1, Giant XTC with Shimano XT group. Bike2, Giant NRS-G. | | Bottom Line: | I like so much that I have 2 of it on both my bikes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Jim Thorpe, PA
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$64.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | weight, strength, double clamp, no creaking, saddle angle adjustment, looks | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | many | | Bike Setup: | Jamis XLT | | Bottom Line: | The best post you can buy. Period. I've owned two in the past but sold them with their respective bikes. Every other post I've used developed issues. I HATE creaky bike parts. Don't know why I waited this long to get another one. Worth the money, even at full retail. Bernhardt, you should also write a review. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Jim Thorpe, PA
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$64.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | weight, strength, double clamp, no creaking, saddle angle adjustment, looks | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | many | | Bike Setup: | Jamis XLT | | Bottom Line: | The best post you can buy. Period. I've owned two in the past but sold them with their respective bikes. Every other post I've used developed issues. I HATE creaky bike parts. Don't know why I waited this long to get another one. Worth the money, even at full retail. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charlie M.
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, TX
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Bluff Creek Ranch | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle World & Fitness | | Strengths: | Infinite adjustment, strong, and light. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Cobia 29er, X7 shifters, monkey extra lite risers, maxxis ignitors tires. | | Bottom Line: | This is my second Thmson seat post. The only problem with them is that it is stronger than the bike I put it into. The stock Bontrager that came on my Gary Fisher bent after a couple months. So I put in Thompson, Instead of bending like the cheap Bontrager, it broke the frame. So that's not a problem with the seat post. It is great. (But if you're thinking about buying a GF aluminum frame, do your homework.) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Cascades in Patapsco State Park | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$89.00 | | Purchased At: | Race Pace bicycles | | Strengths: | It's a rock! My stock seatpost kept sliding down in the middle of rides which was pretty damn annoying to say the least. So I got a Thomson after reading all the great reviews and it was worth every penny! No movement from the seatpost after quite a few sweet crashes. Plus it looks freaking sweet. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Rush 5, Thomson Elite, WTB Speed Saddle, Crank Brothers Candy C, FSA Bash Guard | | Bottom Line: | If you are looking for a lightweight/long lasting seatpost then this is the one for you! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Darien, CT USA
Date Reviewed: December 28, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Kokopelli Loops, Fruita | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | online retailer | | Strengths: | Infinite adjustability, as light as some carbon posts, elegantly simple design and construction. Strong. | | Weaknesses: | none. zero. nada. | | Similar Products Used: | kalloy OE, weyless, etc. | | Bike Setup: | Jamis Dakota XC: Reynolds 631 steel frame, Mavic UST wheels, Fizik Nisene saddle, Shimano XT all around, Manitou Skareb Elite, Crank Bros. Eggbeaters stainless, Maxm carbon bar, Avid brakes | | Bottom Line: | If you're in the market for a seatpost upgrade you should seriously consider the Thompson Elite. I've ridden all over the US on it for nearly 4 years and taken some nasty spills and hits. This seat post has weathered it all, and shows virtually no signs of wear. It's extremely easy to set up, looks fantastic, and lasts forever. It's the kind of component that other "bike guys" will see on your bike and give you instant street cred. It almost proves the old "strong, light, cheap" adage wrong. Of course it is pretty cheap if you consider some of its carbon competition, in which case it's a trifecta.
As long as you install the seatpost properly you'll probably never experience any problems at all with the Thompson Elite. If you don't know how to install it, go ahead and google Sheldon Brown (he's got great tips) or have your LBS do it for you. This is probably the best seatpost on the market. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyrone
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond,Calif
Date Reviewed: December 24, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | all of 'em | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$95.00 | | Purchased At: | bike part supplier | | Strengths: | Strengths?!?!?! | | Weaknesses: | Bent within a week & creaked like nobodies business & my seat was everywhere except where it was supposed to be! | | Similar Products Used: | Kalloy, Easton, Raceface & the list can go on... | | Bottom Line: | This Thomson seatpost was the worst thing i have ever encountered!
Are you reading this Thomson?!
The first use ...
thought i got me something cool, i installed into frame , cleaned out seat cradle real good,put lube on bolt threads & put seat on adjusted & away i went. Ok , then seat starts slightly moving & i hear bunch of creaking that never was there before!
So i figure craldle bolts need more tightening,so i crank down real hard to the point of straining. NO go! endlessly fooling with it (seatpost) for about a week then low & behold the piece of junk bends at about the center of the mast!
Thomson, get your junk in the trunk & bring out the funk!
I just can't understand how such a "recognized" company can put out such a useless piece of junk as the "elite". | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyrone
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond,Calif
Date Reviewed: December 24, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | all of 'em | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$95.00 | | Purchased At: | bike part supplier | | Strengths: | Strengths?!?!?! | | Weaknesses: | Bent within a week & creaked like nobodies business & my seat was everywhere except where it was supposed to be! | | Similar Products Used: | Kalloy, Easton, Raceface & the list can go on... | | Bottom Line: | This Thomson seatpost was the worst thing i have ever encountered!
Are you reading this Thomson?!
The first use ...
thought i got me something cool, i installed into frame , cleaned out seat cradle real good,put lube on bolt threads & put seat on adjusted & away i went. Ok , then seat starts slightly moving & i hear bunch of creaking that never was there before!
So i figure craldle bolts need more tightening,so i crank down real hard to the point of straining. NO go! endlessly fooling with it (seatpost) for about a week then low & behold the piece of junk bends at about the center of the mast!
Thomson, get your junk in the trunk & bring out the funk!
I just can't understand how such a "recognized" company can put out such a useless piece of junk as the "elite". | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Big Daddy Five O
a Weekend Warrior
from Miramar, Florida
Date Reviewed: December 18, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Markham Park, FL. | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | BlueSky Cycling.com | | Strengths: | Do I need to say. I like to say, Thomson is to stems as Chris King is to headsets. You'll never buy anything else. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | 2006 Race Face Dues | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Giant Trance I with mainly Race Face Dues cranks/BB, Thomson Stem & Post, Mavic Crossmax SL's, Kenda Nevegal's , Fox F100RL & RP3 shocks, WTB Rocket V Stealth saddle, Chris King headset, and Easton bar. All 2006. | | Bottom Line: | Get it NOW!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anthony
a
from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Date Reviewed: December 15, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Strengths: | Strong, light, great clamp and SEXY! | | Weaknesses: | Pricey | | Similar Products Used: | Various alloy seatposts | | Bike Setup: | Surly Karate Monkey, rigid, 9 gears, v-brakes, WTB saddle. | | Bottom Line: | There are seatposts, and then there are Thomson Elite seatposts. Never confuse the two. I'm a 6'6" clyde riding rigid, so my seats take some abuse! I have hurt my seatposts in the past and I used to think that creaks were just normal. Then I bought a Thomson Elite and it hasn't moved, budged or creaked since I installed it. This is one of the few top-end components on my bike, but I give it five chilies for value anyways despite being expensive. It is worth every cent. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sal Ferreira
a Weekend Warrior
from Mexico
Date Reviewed: December 11, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Betania | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Universal Cycles | | Strengths: | Nice crafted | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | specialized, gid laser | | Bike Setup: | Dual suspension (Fox), Mavic Crossland, Syntace, Shimano LX, Avid BB7 | | Bottom Line: | Wide options to set up | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Belgian_bob
a Weekend Warrior
from Loughborough, UK
Date Reviewed: December 4, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | secret singletrack, Cannock. | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | CRC | | Strengths: | Beautifully made, inteligently designed, clearly finished and presented with pride and care. The adjustment is precise yet rock-solid and it remains silent throughout the last year. This is a flagship product from a company who clearly recognise that the reputation of one product can speak volumes about your whole organisation. | | Weaknesses: | You're kidding? | | Similar Products Used: | All sorts of inferior standard junk. | | Bike Setup: | Rockhopper frame, XM321s on XT, MX Pro eta/tas, XT/ blackspire/time drivetrain. | | Bottom Line: | The best, and likely to remain so for a long time to come.
Forget the rest, fit this one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ion
a Weekend Warrior
from Jakarta
Date Reviewed: November 23, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Strengths: | Beautiful finish, light, the tube wall is thick where it needed be. The bottom tube is machined from one piece aluminum. Never creak even not tighten hard. Easy adjustment of the angle! | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Trivativ Double XR (similar design but completely different, never ending "creaking" and weak bolt) | | Bike Setup: | Giant Faith with custom components. | | Bottom Line: | Simply the best! Get a Thomson and stop thinking of upgrading ever again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Cross Country Rider
from Ventura County
Date Reviewed: November 16, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Awesome | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager | | Bike Setup: | Very Cool, very light, race ready Trek 8500. | | Bottom Line: | Quit wasting your time and get yourself a Thomson Elite Seatpost. It's just as light as carbon but stronger. Be confident with the strength of aluminum versus carbon. You won't regret getting this seatpost. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J B
a Weekend Warrior
from uk
Date Reviewed: October 24, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Strengths: | strength, durability, looks | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | various eastons including carbon.Good but not there yet | | Bike Setup: | truth dripping with the good stuff. | | Bottom Line: | Keeps on keeping on. One of those parts that just does'nt get licked, a bit like a ck headset. Fit it, forget it, admire it when your washing your bike.
ps, sort it out Turk!!
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Submitted by
turk
a Weekend Warrior
from mich
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | used | | Strengths: | quality, looks, more quality | | Weaknesses: | zilch | | Similar Products Used: | raceface, easton | | Bike Setup: | cannondale F4000SL | | Bottom Line: | came with f4000 i bought used. have always liked they way the post looked, and am happy to see it performs even better. set it and forget it, the way it should be. never creaks, or slips. great product | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Mannheim, Germany
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Black Forest Singeltrails | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | Online | | Strengths: | Reliable, easy to adjust, strong and confidence - inspiring | | Weaknesses: | none at all | | Similar Products Used: | Control Tech | | Bike Setup: | Intense Tracer | | Bottom Line: | I previously had a Control-Tech seatpost. Just go ahead and read the reviews for Control Tech seatposts, if you want to have a REALLY good laugh. It was like going through hell and now coming to heaven with Thomson. What a difference !
This thing is so dependable and well-made. Seatposts are parts that should provide full confidence when riding fast. And the Thomson is confidence - inspiring, cuz it has so far never let me down. If anly all bike parts were that good ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pete
a
from bend, oregon
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Benham Falls Dechutes Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | JensonUSA | | Strengths: | Exceptional strength, wonderful finish, beautiful quality with workmanship, strong as hell. | | Weaknesses: | Oversized rails such as chromoly make it a noisy experience. | | Similar Products Used: | Syncros(sucked), GT (sucked even more) | | Bike Setup: | Thomson 410mm (black) setback seat post, on a MTC Rumble with Hookworm tires, Marz 120mm fork, King headset, Sun Singletrack wheels, Thomson Elite 100mm stem (black) Surly Singleator conv kit, Easton riser bar and avid mech discs. | | Bottom Line: | Fantastic seat post and super reliable product from Thomson. I feel that Thomson and Chris King should get married if possible for the both exude supremecy. Cheers. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gordy
a Weekend Warrior
from Everett, WA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | Super lightwieght, good range of saddle adjustment, looks good, very strong. | | Weaknesses: | none at all | | Similar Products Used: | stock post on Iron horse, Titec, FSA | | Bike Setup: | Iron Horse Sinister Expert, Avid bb7, XT cranks/rings, Bontrager race discs, Michelin HotS 2.1's, Float 130RLC, Talas shock, etc. and of course Thomson Elite post | | Bottom Line: | So I tried three different crappy posts on this frameset until I gave up and bought the Thomson. Save yourself the hassle and just buy a Thomson, don't consider anything else. NO creaks! NO bends! NO movement when clamped! Yeah, $70-80 may sound steep at first for a post but realize you will probably never buy another one! Like one of the previous posts says, you'll buy your next frame to fit the Thomson. The best post. Period. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al
a Cross Country Rider
from Garden City, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | super strong, doesn't ever slip | | Bike Setup: | K2 hardtail, just about completely non-stock | | Bottom Line: | I totally forgot about this beauty of a seatpost until about a week ago when the 24-year-old seatpost on my commuter road bike broke. I decided to check the MTB and the Thompson and make sure things were good. Lo and behold, the thing hasn't moved AT ALL in two years of hard riding and a couple of crashes on a hardtail. The amazing thing is, it still looks as good as when I pulled it out of the bag (they come in this nifty canvas bag...).
Maybe two years from now, I'll check it over again. In the meantime, I'm telling you to go buy one. It still was some of the best money spent on my bike, and you'll not regret it for an instant. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bernardo Marino
a Cross Country Rider
from México
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Mountains of Nuevo León | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Zeta Bike | | Strengths: | (I haven't used it yet - I'll soon find out)
But it has an awesome finish, that complements perfectly my bike.
| | Bike Setup: | Stumpjumper (hardtail) | | Bottom Line: |
Rather than a review, this is a question for those who already own a Thomson Elite Seatpost.
I have just purchased this post (the setback model), and already installed it on the frame. And yes, I have read most of the reviews posted here and the warnings on installing the saddle to the post (bolt tightening).
I have also read the instruction manual, and gone through this steps:
1- Engaged the saddle rails into the post's clamps.
2- Set the tilt degree.
3- Carefully, "tightened" (turned) each bolt, alternating between one another, until felt the "resistance" start.
Now, I don't know if I must tighten them more, or stop there, barely where the resistance started.
I hope someone can give me a hand on this!
Thanks a lot
p.d. If you speak spanish, check out our webpage:
Travesías El Ciclista Errante
http://www.geocities.com/mtbciclistaerrante/
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Submitted by
john s
a Cross Country Rider
from richmond, va ,us
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | jenson | | Strengths: | rock solid, adjustable, stays put | | Weaknesses: | none yet | | Similar Products Used: | stock Kona, Easton POS | | Bottom Line: | Why bother reviewing a product with this high a rating and 333 other reviews?
Just in case you were looking at an Easton...
WELL, DO NOT DO IT!!!!!
Buy this instead and you will be happy.
Don't say you were not warned! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Niels
a Cross Country Rider
from Engelberg, Switzerland
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | whatever is in front of me | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | a shop that couldn^t stay alive | | Strengths: | I have had one for 7 years and another for 5 | | Weaknesses: | broke a bolt once by overtightening it (my fault | | Similar Products Used: | race face, control tech | | Bike Setup: | hard tail at the moment, XO, carbon bits, swiss wheels, blah, blah, blah | | Bottom Line: | I have recently realized that I am purchasing bikes according to the diameter of this post. It has outlived the devinci, ventana, kona, spot, and is now tempoarily planted on a swiss hardtail with a 27.2. Sell the new post with the old bike each and every time. Got one for the road bike too but that has seen less action. I don`t think I will ever change. Yes, it can bend. It is designed to bend so that the seat doesn`t break off; saving your rear end literally. Not designed for the heavy and clumsy on hardtails but for everyone else. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt j
a Weekend Warrior
from hansville WA U.S.A
Date Reviewed: March 26, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | T.P.A.U trails | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | downhill zone | | Strengths: | looks especially the silver one it looks way better than black unless your bike has too much silver on it already plus it seems like alot of people have the black one and silver is a little differen. strength, someone had one and the bike fell off the top rack of his car and got ran and the only things that lived were this seatpost and his chris king headset, the large clamping surface keeps rails from bending. extremely lightweight in any of the lengths. holds seats in place quite well and the gold bolts look cool even though there hard to see. | | Weaknesses: | it's the best seatpost ever, what could be wrong with it? | | Similar Products Used: | bontragers, race faces, i beam posts, fsa posts, alot of others some with no names. | | Bike Setup: | versus blitz 4,5,6" travel frame with mainly freeride components. | | Bottom Line: | it's the best seatpost ever, the only thing that could possibly lead you too any other seatpost is if your a weight weanie and need a carbon post that isn't as strong and only saves a little weight or if you want something more colorful like a easton havoc or race face diaboulus with the flames which looks cool but it's way to heavy and probably isn't that much stronger if stronger at all than the thomson, i know xc, cross country, all mountain, freeriders, and downhillers and even urban freeriders, dirtjumpers that use this seatpost,it's good for anything and every application, it's light enough for most weight weenies and is strong enough for any and every DH/extreme freeride application.it's worth every penny, cost is not even close to being a weakness | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Canaan
a
from St. Louis, MO.
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$76.00 | | Purchased At: | sunset cycles | | Bottom Line: | This post is well built, strong, light, and looks sharp. In my experience with this post there is no creaking, slipping, or breaking. The quality finish and excellent performance of this seatpost should appeal to almost any rider. I can say with confidence that you recieve an outstanding and trustworthy product for the money you spend on this seatpost. Consider the Thomson Elite as your next upgrade and you will not be dissappointed, weight weeny or fat albert alike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeffs888
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, GA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$58.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | solid construction, virtually unbreakable, allows you to ride without worrying, minimalist rugged cool look. | | Weaknesses: | what, are you serious? Haven't found it yet. | | Similar Products Used: | stock Specialized seatpost | | Bike Setup: | '05 Specialized Rockhopper | | Bottom Line: | The last component I ever imagined swapping out was a seatpost, but ride a few times and you get to thinking in a hurry about how important it is; turned out to be the first component I upgraded.
I did a ton of research and without fail the Thomson Elite was the standard by which all others were measured. All these folks couldn't be wrong. I got the setback version and it feels great; puts me in just the right position and the micro adjustments it allows for are great.
When I got out onto the trails without a doubt the single most common piece of equipment almost every rider seems to have is their Thomson seatpost. I knew I had made a good choice. In the immortal words of Ron Popiel; "set it and forget it!"
- Ride on! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd
a Cross Country Rider
from Victoria, BC
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything fun | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Strengths: | Solid, beautiful, precision component, light for strength | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Ritchey, other | | Bike Setup: | TST Ti hardtail, Marzocci MX Comp ETA, Thompson hardware, Shimano drive, Crankbrother Candys, Chris King Hubs, Mavic 717 rims, etc | | Bottom Line: | There are over three hundred reviews for this product but you know what, this is suck an awesome product. The Chris King of seatposts? I would have to agree. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Omar
a Cross Country Rider
from Malaysia
Date Reviewed: February 24, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Very good looking, looks strong and It Is!, lightweight also | | Weaknesses: | A bit pricey but I dont know why my local shop sell cheap, (maybe its cause there are imported in big bucks) | | Similar Products Used: | ZOOM seatpost (upgrade if possible cause its one squishy seatpost) | | Bike Setup: | POLYGON QUATTRO (check out www.polygoncycle.com - for its spec's) and I have upgraded the seatpost to Thomson | | Bottom Line: | This is a very good seatpost, i bought the setback version cause its cheaper by USD20 and I see no negative side of buying a setback post cause when I go downhill i dont lower the seatpost completely, overall if you want a good looking seatpost get THOMSON, you will not regret buying it. Really love it. Highly recomment the setback version to all CrossCountry or Trail riders | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Geoff King
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Gun Barrel, Port Hills | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Papanui Cycles, Christchurch NZ | | Strengths: | Flawless, beautiful compbination of form and functionality | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Easton EA 50 (see review!), Thudbuster post on hardtail, numerous generic posts | | Bike Setup: | Giant Trance 2 with Thomson stem and seatpost, Hope rear and Hayes front hub laced to Campag K2 rims,Hope skewers, SRAM X9 rear mech and X 7 shifters, RF Good n Evil grips, Avid Juicy 5 brakes, WTB Rocket V saddle, Maxxis High Roller rear Mofo front... my dream machine | | Bottom Line: | This post is quite simply superb, and is rightly the standard by which others should be measured. OK, it's expensive, but what price do you put on never having to worry about a squeaking, creaking, hard-to-adjust post ever again? AND it looks really great on my bike! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Skipp
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: December 13, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | BackBone from Will Rodgers | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Very strong, Well made, great look too. olvalized machined finish i a nice touch. | | Weaknesses: | not that i have found | | Similar Products Used: | a bunch of bent/cracked junk | | Bottom Line: | just get it, there is no excuse to not have one for the money it costs, try ebay and save some $$ | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wyle E.
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, Colorado, USA
Date Reviewed: October 27, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | White Ranch... | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheat Ridge | | Strengths: | * Easy to adjust, infinately fine-tunable.
* Looks sweet (silver - clear anodized)
* Solid feel and Two Bolt system (just crushed my jewels on a one bolt) | | Weaknesses: | Zippo, so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Titec x-wing (crap) | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Yeti ASR: Tubeless 819s, XTR rear, juicy 7s, Fox FloatForx RLC 130mm (set at 100), King 'No Thread' Headset. | | Bottom Line: | The Bottom Line: Bye it. This is the Chris King Headset of Seatposts. The thing exudes craftmanship and techmology. It's my favorite component...especially after my Titec post broke on a ride (ouch!)
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Submitted by
shiny_car
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: October 12, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$64.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay + shipping | | Strengths: | pretty light; beautiful construction; strong; plenty of choice in diameter and length | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | Easton EA50 | | Bike Setup: | Specialized HT; WTB saddle | | Bottom Line: | cos I do XC and I'm only 70kg, this seatpost is probably overkill for my needs; but it's beautifully made and finished, and there's the matching Thomson stem too! so nothing wrong with overkill if you can afford it; like a Chris King headset, this is probably the last seatpost you need to buy | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
morousd
a Cross Country Rider
from park city
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | wasatch crest | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | micro adjustable, design, light weight | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | stock seatposts | | Bike Setup: | 04 stumpjumper fsr expert,fox float100, monkey lite carbon, mavic 717-hope xc wheelset, XT disc brakes, wtb laser stealth. | | Bottom Line: | Piece of art, I do not believe that seatpost can get any better. Awesome adjustability. I believe this one lasts for ever. Improved my climbing position - front wheel sticks to the ground much better now (stock seatpost clamp was set back). Do not buy the set back version for 04 stumpjumper fsr! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bernie
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Caliraya-Talaongan Trails | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Kings Bicycle Store-Quiapo Mla | | Strengths: | Versatile, very strong yet lite on its category. | | Weaknesses: | None-except being expensive and extra caution on installation-proper torque required | | Similar Products Used: | Easton EA50 | | Bike Setup: | Giant NRS 3 with LX 05 group | | Bottom Line: | The right choice and you get your money's worth, thomson is the name. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dan
a Weekend Warrior
from clearwater
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Alafia River State Park | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | one word.THOMSON,cant get any better then this | | Weaknesses: | other then the price, i can't think of any | | Similar Products Used: | icon,titec,easton | | Bike Setup: | 99 schwinn moab 1,xtr/xt w/ mavic cross rides,king head set, thomson stem.easton composite bars | | Bottom Line: | Everyone who thinks there is not much to seatposts have never had a bad one.
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Submitted by
Rigel
a Cross Country Rider
from Mendocino, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Fort Bragg Cyclery | | Strengths: | Strong, Light. Overall really good quality | | Weaknesses: | None So Far... | | Similar Products Used: | Stock | | Bike Setup: | Stumpjumper FSR, talas, juicy 7, xtr, xt, mavic, wtb/maxxis, THOMPSON | | Bottom Line: | Just a really great product I would recommend to anybody and everybody. Strong, Light, Looks Great... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamie
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Very light, 210g 27.0. Looks great. Strong. Works Perfectly. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager Race, Salsa Shaft | | Bike Setup: | Bontrager Privateer S. | | Bottom Line: | This is an amazing product. It functions like it should, it looks great, and its really strong. It is really light, 210g for the 27.0 post. There is no compromise with the Thompson Elite. In a word, Perfect. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jereme
a Cross Country Rider
from Eau Claire, WI, USA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Lowes Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | *Sexy looking and strong---looks good while doing its job nicely
*Micro-adjustment on the clamp is easy to use and allows me to tweak my saddle tilt to get the perfect setup
*Craftsmanship/quality seems much better than a lot of other bike components | | Weaknesses: | *Setback post has less offset than most other setback posts
*Bent post design means max insertion is limited
*Large clamp limits how far fore/aft you can mount it on the saddle rails | | Similar Products Used: | Various, mostly posts included as stock parts | | Bike Setup: | I've got one Thomson on my Marin Pine Mountain hardtail and one on my Gunnar Sport road bike. | | Bottom Line: | I love the Thomson posts, especially the way they look on my bikes and the way I can dial in saddle tilt so precisely. I'm using the setback version on both of my bikes, since I need offset to get my knees back over the pedals.
On my mountain bike, the Thomson rules and will never come off, unless I have to sell the bike for some reason or another. The only issue is that the amount of offset that the setback offers is 16mm -- less than most other posts. Fortunately my saddle rails are long enough to allow me to slide the seat back further.
On my Gunnar, though, I've run into a couple of snags. The first being the small amount of offset. I just bought a Brooks Swift saddle for comfort reasons, and the short saddle rails don't allow me to slide the seat back enough. Also, the Gunnar has traditional geometry and is a slightly tall size for me (to give me enough top tube length), so I don't have much seatpost sticking out. This puts the bend of the setback post right at the seatpost clamp and prevents me from inserting it any further. So, with regret, I'm replacing the Thomson on my Gunnar with a Ritchey WCS post (though I'll hold onto the Thomson for a future bike build).
Overall, I love the Thomson Elite posts. Unfortunately, they just don't get along well with my disproportionately long upper legs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Hall
a Cross Country Rider
from Albany, NY
Date Reviewed: August 2, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$47.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Awesome clamp system, Great adjustment, simple and VERY effective, its a sweet piece of LIGHT alumminium and wont let you down | | Weaknesses: | that is isnt a law every rider is required to own one
other than that, none | | Similar Products Used: | Bonetrager race series | | Bike Setup: | Trek SLR alum, xt/xtr shifting, truvativ crank, z1 marzocchi, avid brake levers, titec cockpit, bontrager wheels xt hubs | | Bottom Line: | If you can find this product cheap ($40-50) eBay buy it, if you cant buy it, you wont be disappointed. It is really light, and really strong, well made, and has the best clamp I have ever seen. If you have a cross country bike, its a nice addition, even on a downhill or freeride bike I wouldnt think tiwce about adding it. I have used it for a few weeks and no complaints and i dont see any on the horizon. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don
a Cross Country Rider
from Miramichi, NB. Canada
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | Inclinesports.ca | | Strengths: | Light, strong, very adjustable. | | Weaknesses: | None as of yet | | Similar Products Used: | Titex Xwing and other OEM's | | Bike Setup: | Giant AC1, Swinger 4way air, Race Face XC type X bottom bracket, Easton EC 70 Monkey lite 3/4 rise handle bar. | | Bottom Line: | This is one product where you get what you pay for. No more worries about seat post creaking or moving around. Make micro ajustments that are not possible on other posts. The Thomson seat post is the standard by which all others are messured. Set it and forget it product. Nuf said! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony Seberger
a Cross Country Rider
from lincoln nebraska
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | 001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | local hangout | | Strengths: | Everything about it. | | Weaknesses: | 0 | | Similar Products Used: | same | | Bike Setup: | Klein Mantra Race | | Bottom Line: | Anything else is going to fold like a cheap lawnchair, and then it's too late and they are surgically removing the thing from you rectum. If you have a suspension bike, then it will greatly benefit from this post,.....especially a Klein Mantra . | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Basler
a Cross Country Rider
from Ballwin, MO USA
Date Reviewed: July 3, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Klondike | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | extremely solid, creak-free, great looks, engineering masterpiece | | Weaknesses: | NONE, nada, zip, zero | | Similar Products Used: | Titec x-wing | | Bike Setup: | Giant NRS, XT drivetrain, Avid mech disc, Psylo fork, Thomson seatpost & stem | | Bottom Line: | Yes, it may be a little more than you want to spend, but ask yourself this, "What will happen to me if my seatpost bends or breaks?" I'd rather not experiment in that area. The Thomson seatpost is without rival. Well built and truly a "set it and forget it" component. While you're at it, grab one of their stems, too. You won't be disappointed!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeep_Nut
a Cross Country Rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | CC | | Strengths: | Quality of machining, quality/longevity of finish, weight, strenght and excellent 'lock down' ability of the saddle - made in the USA. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Richey, Profile, Kalloy, Icon etc | | Bike Setup: | Thomson post and stems on 3 bikes. | | Bottom Line: | I have been using Thomson posts for a few years now on all of my bikes. Recently during a new bike build-up I grabbed another post on-hand until my ordered Thomson came in.
I had forgotten how poorly the other single and double bolt post hold a saddle in place, even after being cranked down. The Thomson two bolts work against each other (one in the front pulls down-front the one in the back pulls down-back) and hold the saddle firmly without much fuss. The saddle can NOT tilt once you have tightened the bolts.
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Submitted by
JD
a Cross Country Rider
from San Fran. CA
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | ALL | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Cambria | | Strengths: | Weight to strenghth to price ratio. This seatpost has taken a beating and keeps coming back for more. | | Weaknesses: | Creaks a little. Had to disassemble and grease everything up. No noise now! | | Similar Products Used: | Easton EC70 (sucks)! | | Bottom Line: | If you want the best, then buy a Thompson. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
PAMA a xc-beginer freerider
a
from QUITO-ECUADOR
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | ANY | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | came on bike | | Strengths: | lighter than my previous post
never slips
nice clamps, bolts, etc
beautiful piece of tube | | Weaknesses: | none, maybe price, | | Similar Products Used: | regular Gt, Gary fisher and kona posts (kona were good, but not even close to thompson | | Bike Setup: | Santacruz Bullit, z1 qr20 eta, 5th element shox, lx-xt-deore, hozzfeler, easton stem and handle bar, hayes mag 8", monster rims and intense tires and this thompson seat post. (nice bike) | | Bottom Line: | I never tough before to buy a seat post so pricie as this one, then a few months ago I just bought my new bullit, and it is doing great, makes my ride more easy and fun.
if you get the money, buy it...it complements my bike and maybe your bike also.. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Strengths: | Strong, reliable | | Weaknesses: | Is there one? Weight (for you weight winnies) | | Similar Products Used: | Alien Carbon | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Blur - Current set-up...all mountain (Reba) | | Bottom Line: | This post is strong, reliable. Never slips in the seat tube. Seat clamp is solid...never moves. What else can you ask for? And the price is reasonable! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Light, strong, looks slick. | | Weaknesses: | Price. | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager Select | | Bike Setup: | Trek Fuel | | Bottom Line: | A great seatpost, if you have the money and you need a new seatpost you can't go wrong here. But then again, it's just a seatpost and you could get something almost as good for much less money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jey Kin
a Weekend Warrior
from Taiwan
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Ba-fu trail / Taoyuan to Woolai Fu Shan | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Local bike shop | | Strengths: | Strong, angle adjustable clamp | | Weaknesses: | The color of the nut, if I have to say..it's not match with the seat post itself, and it's looks like rusty
I am afraid of the bolt may breaking since I will put the saddle rails angle to a very positive position, and over tighten the nut. seems it is too short for me ! | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano XTR ( made by Easton ), Titac ( poor one ) | | Bike Setup: | Klein Palomino, full Shimano XTR groupset and tubless wheel set with Klein death grip 26"x2.35" tire, Brooks B17 saddle, Thomson elite seatpost, Easton monkey lite DH low riser handle bar, Easton MG60 Magnesium XC stem, Fox F100x terra logic auto lockout front suspension. | | Bottom Line: | I have 3 of it . The post is very strong, stiff and has adjustable two nut system, it may take times to practice for most of the biker. I do this all the time because I will change the saddle for different riding purposes. My height is 6'7" and because of the frame size constrains, therefore I have to adjust the saddle rails angle to a very positive position, even I put on the longest Eason MG 60 stem and with a 31.6 x 410mm Thomson Elite seatpost, but is never slip when I was on hill climbing or off road trail.
I will try another setback version for my new Trek 9.8.
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Downhiller
from Australia
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Strong, Light | | Weaknesses: | It's a seatpost, not worth the money it costs | | Bike Setup: | SGS pro, super t, Saint 8" | | Bottom Line: | It's good and all but it isn't worth the money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | I'm reviewing the layback/setback version. 410 mm. The layback is really nice, strong...so far. Clamps well, even with quick release. | | Weaknesses: | A little expensive, although it might turn out to be worth it after all. | | Similar Products Used: | bontrager (easton ea50) i think that was it's equivalent - also fine, just not long enough | | Bike Setup: | 02 C-dale F800, mavic wheels, fatty ultra dl, monkeylite bar, maxxis tires, avid discs, sram drivetrain-LX deraileurs | | Bottom Line: | I have found it to be an excellent post. The ridges machined in make it hard to slip. I got it because it's long and the setback helped, I ride a small size frame even though i'm nearly 6 foot. The layback made a much larger difference than i thought. I noticed it immeadiately in my quads. I got used to it now though, and it puts me in a great riding position. I weigh about 180, and i don't think it will bend. Some people complain about clamping, but i've had no problems and i have a crap kalloy quick release, although i could get it pretty tight. Price was the only problem i had with it, but i hadn't bought a seatpost in a while, and this is my first quality post. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joshua
a Cross Country Rider
from schenectady ny usa
Date Reviewed: December 31, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | barney mountin, PA | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | some hole in the wall bike shop | | Strengths: | thats just it, its strong | | Weaknesses: | price??? alot of money for a cupple soda cans | | Similar Products Used: | hirozin | | Bike Setup: | worst bike in the world, pacific cycle eddie bouer F/S | | Bottom Line: | when sep 11 2k4 rolled arround it held me and 40lbs on a seatpost rack. i was in a bide. my oem equiptment had bent on a pre-trip trial ride. noone at the local shops had my size seat post, i rode 20 miles to buy this seat post. it help up for the entire trip, and i hope to shim it up to my new bike, specialized stumpjumper fcx comp 100.
as another note do not buy anything pacfic cycle, mongooes, gt, schwin, or anyother. bad customer service and they dont carry parts. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Wilde
a Weekend Warrior
from Billinge, UK
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Peak District | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Quality product. Nicely finished and understated. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager, specialized | | Bike Setup: | Klein Palomino XX with factory custom "bones" paint.Maverick rear shock.Fox 100 RLC, hope xc with mavic rims, XTR groupset and M959 pedals,hope minis,answer carbon hyperlight bar,easton magnesium xc stem.chris king headset | | Bottom Line: | Great xc bike which I am 95% satisfied with. Will be even better when I can afford to get the chris king hubs. :-) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brent
a Cross Country Rider
from Trailhead
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Grubs Grinder | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Very light, looks good, easy to adjust seat angle | | Weaknesses: | Extremely long, had to cut it down | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager | | Bike Setup: | 2004 Tomac Revolver, XT, Manitou Skareb Front, Swinger SPV-3 Way rear. | | Bottom Line: | Great seatpost, very durable and light. Well worth the money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bruno Pereira
a Cross Country Rider
from Lisbon
Date Reviewed: October 25, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Arrabida (Portugal) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Strengths: | The best! | | Weaknesses: | There aren't | | Similar Products Used: | Woodman Post SL | | Bottom Line: | someone said: "Slipping and slipping and slipping"
realy ? with 110kg is natural... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rich007
a Cross Country Rider
from NYC, NY, USA
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | NASHBAR | | Strengths: | High quality manufacturing, scale in degrees for leveling saddle | | Weaknesses: | No marks for position of thepost when mounted | | Similar Products Used: | OEM Giant | | Bike Setup: | Giant Rainier '02, Marzocchi Bomber fork, Mavic Crossland, Truvativ Firex cranks and Team SL handle bars, Thomson Elite seatpost and stem, Shimano Deore shifters (TBU: SRAM X.0), derailleurs: Deore/LX (TBU: Shimano XT/SRAM X.9), Avid Mech brakes | | Bottom Line: | Excellent product, I'm using the Setback version (27.2mm diameter one with a shim (27.2-30.8))... Works very well with my hardtail, nice and supple, but not overly so. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Bragg, California
Date Reviewed: September 29, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | My bike is worth more than my car!!!! | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | EBAY!!!!! | | Strengths: | Looks Super Cool and It's Pretty Darn Adjustable. | | Weaknesses: | Retail Price is a RIPOFF | | Similar Products Used: | Other Seatposts............. | | Bike Setup: | Trek 8900 Frame ('97), XT, Mavic 517's, Thomson post/stem, Avid Ti brakes | | Bottom Line: | This seatpost looks really good (in 15 years of constant riding this is the first time I've gottent comments on my seatpost). I used a kalloy stock post on this frame for years with no problem but last year I decided to strip the whole she-bang and scout out ebay for parts to rebuild the bike so I decided to go with good stuff. I got this seatpost from a racer (so he said) and I feel I got a dang good price for a new post. It doesn't slip, it's easily adjustable, it comes with the "ha!, I have a Thomson" feeling you get. Seriously though, I can't tell a bit of difference in performance. What did I expect though, it's a seatpost for crying out loud! I'd buy it again though 'cause I like to have a cool ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Cross Country Rider
from Oak Creek, WI, USA
Date Reviewed: August 24, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | XC-Gimme XC | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Allis Cycle & Fitness | | Strengths: | It is a Thomson, what else is there to say
Beefy 410mm is great for a guy 6'2" and up | | Weaknesses: | Umm, I don't require more than one seatpost? NONE | | Similar Products Used: | You name it, I've bent or broke it | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn Homegrown (various years) Other goodies | | Bottom Line: | Incredible Price, Excellent Design by Thomson and the guys at Allis Bike & Fitness are great for advice, input and SUPER FAST ordering/delivery of parts
Thomson Elite seatposts are far and away the best for your money, the "Chris King headsets" of Seatposts,
Everyone should use these seatposts. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mista D
a Weekend Warrior
from Belgium
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Looks, adjustability | | Weaknesses: | Slipping and slipping and slipping
Somehow expensive but would be worthit if it didn't slip all the time | | Similar Products Used: | Kalloy, Use | | Bike Setup: | SantaCruz Chameleon | | Bottom Line: | Tried everything to keep it from slipping and it just doesn't work.
And yes it is the right size (30,9)
Yes I'm tall and heavy (1,89m and 110 Kg)
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Submitted by
Sean
a Cross Country Rider
from Woodstock, Georgia, U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Blankets Creek | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | price point | | Strengths: | Excellent craftmanship, great strength and stiffness | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | kalloy | | Bike Setup: | schwinn mesa gsx stock | | Bottom Line: | I am a fairly large rider(6'8" 230 lbs) and had always suffered with a subpar seatpost that was barely long enough to fit the min. insert point and be tall enough for my long legs. My kalloy seatpost finally broke after 320 miles so I ponied up for a Thomson Elite. I got the 410mm and it is perfect! I can now extend the post far enough for my height and still have lots of material in the downtube. From the first ride I was hooked!! Excellent strength and it has no flex at all when grinding up hills!! I now wish I had done this a long time ago. $80 well spent. If you are a large rider who needs a seatpost that doesn't flex or just someone who wants a excellent component this is the seatpost for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ren
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle WA.
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | Mother of all seatpost...Saddam would be proud | | Weaknesses: | None. I have an old one that came from an old bike that I sold. I keep it in my truck as my pimp stick. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Truth:XT,fox,mavic,hayes | | Bottom Line: | The only component on my bike that I have not messed with since day one.....that was 3yrs ago. It is pretty much idiot proof. I don't know why some people have a hard time adjusting them....geeze. It comes with instructions and it's very specific. The post is only as good as the rider who uses it correctly...nuff said. 10 firm terds all the way. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zhi Hao Poon
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore/Exeter, NH
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Ft. Rock | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Treknology Bikes | | Strengths: | Looks, Strength | | Weaknesses: | None | | Bike Setup: | 2004 Fuel 95, Full XT Disc, Thomson Elite Seatpost, Selle Italia Flite Gel Titanium Saddle. | | Bottom Line: | It looks awesome and it's so strong. If you're thinking off swapping out your seatpost and want the best, don't hesitate! Buy Thomson! I have heard of many guys breaking their Easton Carbon posts really easily, and I don't wanna even take the chance of having a broken seatpost, so I just bought this, and I know I won't go back! Best of all, the paint on the seatpost doesn't leave scratches like other seatposts when you adjust your seat! Incredible! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rich berry
a Downhiller
from Bristol England
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | the streets | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Strengths: | so light and strong, looks great, the pain wont scratch off like others. | | Weaknesses: | tricky with the two bolt clamp but strong | | Similar Products Used: | Titec, racface and heavy | | Bike Setup: | atomlabs, minis, psylos, wtb, raceface evolve dh cranks, blunt frame | | Bottom Line: | get this post, very adjustable seat angle, strong seat clamp wont snap off like others! looks dead good. everyone should get this post my mate uses it for xc, i use it for street and free ride, suits all riders. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ilakano
a Cross Country Rider
from Clayton, CA
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Mt. Diablo | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | Broken Spoke Redwood City | | Strengths: | Strength | | Weaknesses: | Adjustments are a nightmare with the two bolt system. Squeeks at where it meets the rails no matter what I did. | | Similar Products Used: | Easton | | Bike Setup: | For what its worth-Giant NRS2, Duke front, Sid XC back, XTR front and back derailers, RaceFace Cranks (soon to become XTR), Easton Monkeylite bars, EA50 stem. | | Bottom Line: | For me, this seatpost was very overrated. The reputation that Thompson has is that you can put it on and forget it. For me that was not true. It was constant adjustments to the seat angle and trying to make the squeeking stop that drove me to put this back on the shelf. Maybe if it were sold at a lower price I would be more understanding but it is the most expensive aluminum seatpost sold. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jean-Francois
a Cross Country Rider
from Hull, Quebec, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Gatineau Parc | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay.com | | Strengths: | it's ligth, very strong and stiff, quiet, has a cool looking too | | Weaknesses: | exspensive, but it's the kind of buy that you make only once | | Similar Products Used: | ritchey, easton, but thomsom is the best of the best | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Stumpjumper comp fsr xc, rockshox psylo, fox flaot, XT and XTR, Hayes, Mavic, wellgo 103, profile fiber handle bar and thomson 30.9 | | Bottom Line: | I bought my specialized used and in excellent shape, but he had it set for down hill riding. There was a Ritchey seat post, but it has been cut too short for my type of riding, cut at 200mm. So I went for something longer and better in any kind of way and I came out with a Thomson. I weight about 210 and it ever moved. If you are thinking about buying a seat post, make it your last buy, that's what I did. Thomson is one of a kind. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grant
a
from Anaheim Hills, ca
Date Reviewed: March 12, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | The Path | | Strengths: | Strong and light. | | Weaknesses: | nada | | Similar Products Used: | many single bolt designs | | Bike Setup: | which one? | | Bottom Line: | Three years ago I was 12 miles into a 20 mile ride and the bolt that held my seat in place snapped. Bummer. It was a long ride out, not being able to sit down and I vowed it would never happen again.
It hasn't.
I did the research and purchased my first Thomson post then and haven't looked back. Don't like having to constantly fiddle with my bike and the Thomson is a put it on and forget it part. It won't break, it won't creak, it won't slip and you will forget it is even on there. What better compliment to a product is that you never see it because you don't have to mess with it?
Thomson posts and stems are one of the "must haves" on any of my bikes (along with King). I have one of each on each of my bikes. Need I say more? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mo
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, AB
Date Reviewed: March 7, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Moose Mt. | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$85.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Light, Strong, Quiet, Super Adjustable, non load bearing seat clamp bolts... "Ribbed" exterior keeps the post from slipping, ovalized tubing keeps this bad boy strong and light! | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Tons of posts by Titec, Kona, Syncros, Kore and tons of generic posts. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Epic, XT, XTR, Thompson, King... all the goodies. | | Bottom Line: | Like most every other rider that has a Thompson post, I have bent, broken and replaced one inferior seatpost after another. I was tired of blowing $25 to $45 every other month for a new post, so I ponied up the cash and purchased a Thompson post.
The Thompson post has been the most trouble free post I have ever owned. Since my first Thompson purchase in 1999 I have purchased three more for other bikes in my stable. They work great for XC, DH, Freeride and just kicking around. I believe that the Thompson post is the best made, strongest post on the market. I will not own another bike without a Thompson post.
I would like to address a few of the "Weaknesses" that show up in some of the other reviews:
1) Bolts Breaking: These are non-load bearing bolts. Do not over-tighten them. Snug plus 1/4 turn should be fine.
2) Squeaking: Try some light grease. Grease the saddle rails, bolts, nuts, and all metal on metal contact points. Life is good.
3) Lack of adjustability: This is a common issue, easily rectified by making sure your seat post is oriented correctly, it should have a Front/ Rear marker on it.
Bottom line is, the Thompson is to Seat Posts as Chris King is to Headsets! Buy it and forget about it, it will be the last post you ever buy! (Cheaper that two generic posts!) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johnny
a Cross Country Rider
from Hong Kong
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | Tin Fung (LBS) | | Strengths: | Light weight. strong and stiff, able to hold my big ass.
the most essential one: brand value of THOMSON | | Weaknesses: | a little bit expensive. | | Similar Products Used: | giant stocked seatpost | | Bike Setup: | 2003 NRS, black platinum, sram xo drivetrain, sram 7.0 brakes | | Bottom Line: | for those who want a strong seatpost, don't think anymore! buy the thomson! there are at least 287 members of MTBReview using this seatpost. will they go wrong? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aleks
a Cross Country Rider
from NYC
Date Reviewed: February 29, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Sandy Hook | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay - you gotta love it!!! | | Strengths: | Strength, weight, reliability | | Weaknesses: | White letters become gray after a while. retail prices are kinda high. you can get stems and posts on ebay for about $60 shipped. | | Similar Products Used: | Ritchey, Titec, Easton. | | Bike Setup: | Ells ID: Munite 2, Romic, XTR, RaceFace, Thomson ofcourse! | | Bottom Line: | My advice to some DH riders- if you have both hands growing outta your ass and you fall every 100feet , DONT use thomson. For trailriding(ME) or XC this is the best stem you can get. I've seen my friend(about 220lbs) crash his hardtail after a bad landing and the DH version of his Titec seat was garbage on the second fall. Stem(thomson 31.6mm) still functions! so there! enjoy your summer rides. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
grant
a Racer
from ludington mi
Date Reviewed: February 26, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | north country trail | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | strong no flex great detail and looks, | | Weaknesses: | people will want to steal it from you, I don't know of any | | Similar Products Used: | bontrager post | | Bike Setup: | trek 8000 sram x9 sid xc thomson post and stem xt hollow tech crank | | Bottom Line: | The thomson post and stem could be one of the only componets besides kris king headsets that will seriously out last your bike. The detailing is top notch. They post is as stiff as your going to find, and you are not going to bend it. I have used this same post on my freeride rig and put it through some serious punishment. It has held up outstanding. Oh and did I mention that it is light to. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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